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Morning Extra: Should we worry about the breakdown of the traditional family?

13/03/2009

Should we worry about the breakdown of the traditional family?

BBC Radio Scotland - Morning Extra, Should we worry about the breakdown of the traditional family?

Figures show marriage at its lowest level since the 19th century; should we be concerned?

Figures from the Registrar General show marriage at its lowest level since the 19th century. Graham Stewart asks if you're concerned. Plus: Is the internet making us stupid?

The proportion of babies born to unmarried parents in Scotland has risen above 50% for the first time since records began. The latest figures from the Registrar General also show that marriage is at its lowest level since the 19th century. And all this appears to have happened since the 1980s. What caused it? And should we be concerned?

Plus: Is the internet making us stupid?

According to researchers, heavy internet use is replacing thinking. Professor David Nicholas from University College London says people are rendered unable to concentrate and learn properly because of internet use.

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